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How to get fromIsle of Arran to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)by ferry, train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AirportbusAir / ...
    3h 57m
    £34–63
  2. Ferry, line 11 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the bus from South Beach Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus11
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to AirportbusAir / ...
    4h 50m
    £31–64
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal to Ardrossan Ferry TerminalferryCm5
    2. Take the train from Ardrossan Harbour to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    4h 14m
    £52–78

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Isle of Arran, Scotland and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can take the taxi to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, walk to Ardrossan Harbour, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Airport. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Isle of Arran to Edinburgh Airport via Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Ardrossan Harbour, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, and Haymarket in around 4h 14m.

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